Eccles College
| Established | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Closed | January 2009 |
| Type | Further Education |
| Principal | Thalia Bell |
| Location |
Chatsworth Road Salford Greater Manchester M30 9FJ England, United Kingdom |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 16 Years Old+ |
| Website |
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Eccles College was an incorporated further education college in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England. It opened in 1973, and ceased to function as an independent body on 1 January 2009. The site continues to function under new management, as the Eccles Centre of Salford City College.
The site currently provides AS and A level courses, amongst others. Students may also retake their GCSEs at the college. As an independent college Eccles had an average pass rate above the national average.[1]
Merger
The merger of Eccles College, Salford College, and Pendleton College took place on 1 January 2009, forming the new Salford City College.[2] Eccles College and Salford College had their corporations dissolved,[3] and all assets and staff transferred to Pendleton's administration. Pendleton College was then renamed to 'Salford City College'.
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Coordinates: 53°29′45″N 2°20′16″W / 53.4957°N 2.3379°W